Verdala Wellness Hotel AX Privilege - Adults Only

Hotel Highlights

• Five-star wellness retreat set on the Tal-Virtù ridge near Mdina

• Adults-only hotel welcoming guests aged 16+, so it’s calm, considered and very grown-up

• Part of the AX Privilege Collection with a strong focus on holistic wellbeing and restoration

• Infinity pool with sweeping views across Malta’s countryside and valleys

• Huge 1,500m² spa packed with thermal experiences, treatment rooms and wellness zones

Location

• Rabat village centre – 10 minutes walk

• Mdina (the Silent City) – 15 minutes walk

• St Paul’s Catacombs – 15 minutes walk

• Valletta – 25 minutes drive

• Golden Bay – 30 minutes drive

• Malta International Airport – 20 minutes drive

Rooms

Verdala Wellness Hotel keeps things intimate and indulgent, with a small collection of beautifully designed rooms and suites that put comfort and calm front and centre.

Comfort Rooms, Deluxe Rooms, Junior Suites, Penthouse Suites and the Designer Suite all feature:

• Central air conditioning and heating

• FREE high-speed Wi-Fi

• Flat-screen smart TV

• Espresso machine

• Wellness minibar

• Tea station with herbal blends

• Luxury vegan guest amenities

• Premium mattresses and pillows with hypoallergenic bedding

• Blackout curtains and soundproofed apertures

• Rainfall shower

• In-room safe

• Yoga mat and access to guided in-room yoga and fitness sessions

• Turndown service

Room upgrades worth knowing about:

• Junior Suites and above come with large terraces, hot tubs, hammocks and valley views

• Penthouse Suites add kitchenettes and top-floor privacy

• The Designer Suite is a one-of-a-kind space with standout design and expansive views

Food & Drinks

Dining here balances wellness with indulgence, using Mediterranean flavours and seasonal ingredients.

• The Griffin Brasserie – the main restaurant serving breakfast, lunch (weekends) and dinner, with a menu that mixes lighter wellness dishes with richer classics, all enjoyed with panoramic landscape views

• The Living Room Lounge Bar – a relaxed, all-day lounge perfect for smoothies, afternoon tea or sunset cocktails, with 180-degree views across Malta

• The Ridge Pool Bar – set beside the infinity pool and serving salads, energy bowls, classic poolside bites, fresh juices, smoothies, cocktails and mocktails (open seasonally, and weather permitting)

Sports & Entertainment

This one’s all about slowing down, switching off and letting wellness do its thing.

• Infinity outdoor pool – panoramic views and seasonal heating

• Indoor heated pool – set in a unique cave-style design for total calm

• VSPA wellness centre – hammam, sauna, infrared cabin, salt cave, hot and cold baths, meditation zones and energy loungers

• Spa treatments – from contrast therapies and body rituals to holistic and aesthetic treatments

• Fitness centre – fully equipped with studio space for yoga, pilates and meditation

• Wellness experiences – tailored retreats, private sessions and guided programmes available